Stripping the Redbird
-
- Posts: 72
- Joined: Fri Aug 09, 2019 9:17 pm
- Contact:
Re: Stripping the Redbird
We are somewhere between "oh look" and " oh yeah"
Re: Stripping the Redbird
?? pics .... explain
-
- Posts: 72
- Joined: Fri Aug 09, 2019 9:17 pm
- Contact:
Re: Stripping the Redbird
Raising the grain. My old friend ... a salty dog. He took a look at the photo, and said "*She's* ready for the water."
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
Re: Stripping the Redbird
You are getting there .... the next bit is where you start wanting to finish and get her on the water for sure.
Brian
Brian
Re: Stripping the Redbird
I hope you didn't soak that hull too much ? The ground looks pretty wet ?
You could be in for trouble with warping, and glue softening.
You want that hull as dry as can be, before adding glass.
Jim
You could be in for trouble with warping, and glue softening.
You want that hull as dry as can be, before adding glass.
Jim
Keep your paddle wet and your seat dry!
-
- Posts: 72
- Joined: Fri Aug 09, 2019 9:17 pm
- Contact:
Re: Stripping the Redbird
The first bit of the glass is done ... It was in fact wet, but we let it dry for a couple days ... Gloria is going out right now to put down the third coat of epoxy on the outside of the hull. I am really allergic to epoxy. So I am trying to stay out of the way. It looks like it's going to work out okay. This morning we sanded all with 220 grtt, wiped
it all down with a tack rag, and went to glass and epoxy. There are some small issues ... we are going to keep putting it down and then go paddle it.You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
-
- Posts: 72
- Joined: Fri Aug 09, 2019 9:17 pm
- Contact:
Re: Stripping the Redbird
I literally just ran the hose over it till it was all wet. and then stopped. It seems stable. @Jim Dodd.
-
- Posts: 72
- Joined: Fri Aug 09, 2019 9:17 pm
- Contact:
Re: Stripping the Redbird
I think she's going to be called "Sweet Melissa"
-
- Posts: 72
- Joined: Fri Aug 09, 2019 9:17 pm
- Contact:
Re: Stripping the Redbird
Sacramento, California
Re: Stripping the Redbird
Shawn
Curious how you became sensitized to epoxy ?
Curious how you became sensitized to epoxy ?
Keep your paddle wet and your seat dry!
-
- Posts: 72
- Joined: Fri Aug 09, 2019 9:17 pm
- Contact:
Re: Stripping the Redbird
I worked in a small silkscreen shop for 1 year in 1976-77. They primarily used an epoxy based ink to print a variety of stuff for the electronics industry. We were all working and not protecting ourselves ... I was the grunt. I pretty much had the equivalent of poison oak for about 6 months, and finally left that. I am having symptoms right now from yesterday's exposure, despite the benadryl.
My very next job was to sand epoxy cast electromagnets at the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center. That was pretty disastrous. Stanford was brilliant. They diagnosed my condition and moved me to a new job. I built and installed about 100 "Bend" magnets for the Positron Electron project. (Wear your dulcimiter)
It's a bit weird, but the smell of the epoxy evokes an odd response. I spent so much time with it. My wife did the bulk of yesterday's work. That's pretty close to having someone buy you a bass boat. I think she's right, I am a lucky dog.
My very next job was to sand epoxy cast electromagnets at the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center. That was pretty disastrous. Stanford was brilliant. They diagnosed my condition and moved me to a new job. I built and installed about 100 "Bend" magnets for the Positron Electron project. (Wear your dulcimiter)
It's a bit weird, but the smell of the epoxy evokes an odd response. I spent so much time with it. My wife did the bulk of yesterday's work. That's pretty close to having someone buy you a bass boat. I think she's right, I am a lucky dog.
-
- Posts: 72
- Joined: Fri Aug 09, 2019 9:17 pm
- Contact:
Re: Stripping the Redbird
Just to note ... It seems that I have managed to successfully protect myself from the effects of contact with epoxy. Tyvek suit, gauntlet gloves, full face shield and a spray sock. A space suit, if you will. There is just a hint of rash (Contact Dermitus) at the joint of the gloves and the tyvek. Next time I need to add duct tape.
Re: Stripping the Redbird
WOW !
Your story brings Home the necessity of PPEs, in this day and age !
I know the epoxy can take years to fully cure, especially if not properly mixed !
Be careful and good luck ! There is so much around us, that can do us harm !
Jim
Your story brings Home the necessity of PPEs, in this day and age !
I know the epoxy can take years to fully cure, especially if not properly mixed !
Be careful and good luck ! There is so much around us, that can do us harm !
Jim
Keep your paddle wet and your seat dry!
-
- Posts: 72
- Joined: Fri Aug 09, 2019 9:17 pm
- Contact:
Re: Stripping the Redbird
I don't think I was entirely successful in keeping the effects of the epoxy away, my eyes are swollen today.
-
- Posts: 72
- Joined: Fri Aug 09, 2019 9:17 pm
- Contact:
Re: Stripping the Redbird
Shawn
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.